What are the local's favorite spots??

[Truman]

I haven't figured out exactly who the "locals" are. Most who are permanent residents are people who moved to South Walton from someplace else.

You'll get different answers. Possibly It's a state of mind. But there are true locals who were born and raised in Walton County. And to many of them everyone else is a tourist.

 

[Teresa]

Grayton Beach lakeside for the kids, Grayton Beach for sunset, The Red Bar (off season) and so many more great spots. We love our oldies but goodies: Goatfeathers for seafood, Cafe Thirty-A for fine dining, Bud & Alley's rooftop for cocktails, Marie's Bistro and Angelina's for family dining, Local Catch for good eats and drinks, Great Southern for breakfast on the porch (and cocktails), Grayton Seafood for oysters and good seafood, La Crema for a special night of food and drink. Louis Louis - a must do for dinner. Marlin Grill for a special dinner and time in Baytowne. SO much! Thai Elephant, La Cocina Mexican Grill, The Bay and Borago! Basmati's in Blue Mountain Beach for one of the best lunch deals, and a really special night out for dinner. Seagrove Village Market Cafe is back in a new building (grouper sandwich!)... Never ending really.

Hidden Gem (one of my favorites of all time): South of Philly (just north of Gulf Place on Hwy 393).

NEW spots to try: Abrazo (old Borago spot in Grayton Beach), Surfing Deer (Seagrove Beach - old V Seagrove location) and Amici Italian Kitchen (30Avenue). Emeril's restaurant coming to Grand Boulevard this spring (rumors are that it is Italian).

 

[lili]

And Stinky's!

 

[Jackalope]

The Bay, Seagrove Village Market, South of Philly, Local Catch, Cafe Tango. AJ's in Grayton t.b.d but I hope it will be good.

 

[beachmouse]

For healthy counter service, we like Freshii in Inlet Beach, and Everkrisp of Destin (giant tasty good-for-you salads) has announced a second location in the Sandestin area.